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Flooring installers and tile and marble setters lay and finish carpet, wood, vinyl, and tile.
DutiesFlooring installers and tile and marble setters typically do the following:
Nearly every building has a finished floor, and flooring installers and tile and marble setters lay the materials that improve the look and feel of homes, offices, restaurants, and other buildings. Although most of the materials installed by these workers cover only floors, some materials are also installed on walls and countertops or in showers.
A smooth, even base of mortar or plywood is required in order for floors and tile to be installed. The base may be installed by flooring installers and tile and marble setters or by other construction craftworkers. When remodeling, workers may need to remove the old flooring and smooth the surface.
Carpet installers lay lengths of carpet on new floors or over older flooring. They use special tools, including “knee kickers,” to position the carpet and power stretchers to pull the carpet snugly against walls. Carpet seams are joined with special heat-activated tape.
Carpet tile installers lay small, modular pieces of carpet that may be glued into place. Carpet tiles allow for easy replacement and design patterns that are not possible with standard carpet.
Floor sanders and finishers perform the final steps in hardwood floor installation. After carpenters install the hardwood floor, workers use power sanders to smooth it. They apply stains and sealants to preserve the wood.
Floor layers, except carpet, wood, and hard tiles, install a wide variety of resilient flooring materials. Linoleum installers lay the hard, washable floor material of the same name. The linoleum is cut to size and glued into place. Vinyl installers install plastic-based flooring that includes vinyl ester, vinyl sheeting, and luxury vinyl tile. Installers of laminate, manufactured wood, and wood tile floors are included in this category.
Tile and marble setters install ceramic and marble tile. Tile installers, sometimes called tile setters, cut and place tile. To cut tiles, workers use wet saws, tile scribes, or handheld tile cutters to create even edges. They use trowels of different sizes to spread mortar or a sticky paste, called mastic, evenly on the surface to be tiled. To minimize imperfections and keep rows even, they put spacers between tiles. Spacers keep tiles the same distance from each other until the mortar is dry. Tile finishers apply grout between tiles after the tiles are set, using a rubber trowel which is called a float. When the grout dries, they must wipe the tiles for a clean, finished look. Marble setters cut marble to a specified size with a wet saw. After fastening the stone, marble setters polish the marble to a high luster, using hand or power sanders.
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Although some flooring installers and tile and marble setters learn their trade through an apprenticeship, most learn on the job, sometimes starting as a helper.
EducationThere are no specific education requirements for someone to become a flooring installer or tile and marble setter. A high school diploma or equivalent is preferred for those entering an apprenticeship program.
High school art, math, and vocational courses are considered helpful for flooring installers and tile and marble setters.
TrainingMost contractors have their own training programs for flooring installers and tile and marble setters. New workers typically learn by working with experienced installers. Although workers may enter training directly, many start out as helpers.
New workers usually start by performing simple tasks, such as moving materials. As they gain experience, they are given more complex tasks, such as cutting carpet. Some tile installer helpers become tile finishers before becoming tile installers.
Some flooring installers and tile and marble setters learn their trade through a 2- to 4-year apprenticeship. For each year of the program, apprentices must complete at least 144 hours of related technical training and 2,000 hours of paid on-the-job training. Some of these programs now include online training. Many new workers begin with 12 weeks of preapprenticeship instruction at a training center to learn construction basics. This instruction may include mathematics, building code requirements, safety and first-aid practices, and blueprint reading.
Several groups, including unions and contractor associations, sponsor apprenticeship programs. The basic qualifications for entering an apprenticeship program are as follows:
After completing an apprenticeship program, flooring installers and tile and marble setters are considered to be journey workers and may perform duties on their own.
Some flooring manufacturers offer product-specific training for their products. In addition, some installers attend conferences that offer training sessions in various flooring materials.
CertificationThe Ceramic Tile Education Foundation (CTEF) offers the Certified Tile Installer (CTI) certification for workers with 2 or more years of experience. Applicants are required to complete a written test and a hands-on performance evaluation.
Several groups, including the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation, the International Masonry Institute (IMI), the International Union of Bricklayers & Allied Craftworkers (IUBAC), the National Tile Contractors Association (NTCA), the Tile Contractors’ Association of America (TCAA), and the Tile Council of North America (TCNA) have created the Advanced Certifications for Tile Installers (ACT) program. Certification requirements include passing both an exam and a field test. Workers must also have either completed a qualified apprenticeship program or earned the CTI certification to qualify for testing. The program offers certifications in five specific areas of tile installation:
The National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) has a voluntary certification for floor sanders and finishers. Sanders and finishers must have 2 years of experience and must have completed NWFA-approved training. Applicants are also required to complete written and performance tests.
The International Certified Floorcovering Installers Association (CFI) offers certification for flooring and tile installers. Installers need 2 years of experience before they can take the written test and a hands-on performance evaluation.
The International Standards & Training Alliance (INSTALL) offers a comprehensive flooring certification program for flooring and tile installers. INSTALL certification requires 4 years of classroom and hands-on training, and covers all major types of flooring.
Important QualitiesColor vision. Flooring installers and tile and marble setters often need to determine small color variations. Because tile patterns may include many different colors, workers must be able to distinguish among colors and among patterns for the best looking finish.
Customer-service skills. Flooring installers and tile and marble setters commonly work in customers’ homes. Therefore, workers must be courteous and considerate of a customer’s property while completing tasks.
Detail oriented. Flooring installers and tile and marble setters need to plan and lay out materials. Some carpet patterns can be highly detailed and artistic, so workers must ensure that the patterns are properly and accurately aligned.
Math skills. Flooring installers and tile and marble setters use measurement-related math skills on every job. Besides measuring the area to be covered, workers must calculate the number of carpet tiles needed to cover that area.
Physical stamina. Flooring installers and tile and marble setters must have the endurance to stand or kneel for many hours. Workers need to spread adhesives quickly and place tile on floors before the adhesives harden.
Physical strength. Flooring installers and tile and marble setters need to lift and carry heavy materials. Workers must be strong enough to lift, carry, and set heavy pieces of marble into position.
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Average Length of Employment | |
Marble Mason
7.6 years
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Ceramic Tile Setter
7.1 years
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Marble Setter
6.0 years
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Marble Installer
4.3 years
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Tile Setter
4.0 years
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Setter
2.1 years
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Tile Setter Apprentice
2.0 years
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Top Careers Before Marble Setter | |
Tile Setter
9.3%
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Owner
7.0%
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Journeyman
7.0%
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Supervisor
7.0%
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Marble Installer
7.0%
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Foreman
7.0%
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Warehouse Manager
7.0%
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Stocker
4.7%
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Busboy/Waiter
4.7%
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Greeter
4.7%
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Truck Driver
4.7%
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Cashier
4.7%
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Volunteer
4.7%
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Valet
4.7%
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Carpet Cleaner
2.3%
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Planter
2.3%
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Maintenance Helper
2.3%
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Site Manager
2.3%
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Top Careers After Marble Setter | |
Sales Associate
10.4%
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Tile Setter
10.4%
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Owner
8.3%
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Manager
8.3%
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Owner/Operator
6.3%
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Vehicle Mechanic
4.2%
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Accounting Clerk
4.2%
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Technician
4.2%
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Motor Coach Operator
4.2%
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Security
4.2%
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Driver
4.2%
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Guide
4.2%
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Carpenter
4.2%
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Installer
4.2%
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Home Health Aid
2.1%
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Appliance Technician
2.1%
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Sales Representative
2.1%
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Gender | |
Male 80.7% |
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Unknown 12.3% |
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Female 7.0% |
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Ethnicity | |
White 62.3% |
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Hispanic or Latino 17.8% |
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Black or African American 11.9% |
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Asian 4.3% |
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Unknown 3.7% |
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Spanish 100.0% |
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Schools | |
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania 5.0% |
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Hunter Business School 5.0% |
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Kankakee Community College 5.0% |
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Brigham Young University - Idaho 5.0% |
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Platt College-Riverside 5.0% |
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University of Hawaii Maui College 5.0% |
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Eastern Illinois University 5.0% |
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Huston-Tillotson University 5.0% |
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ECPI University 5.0% |
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Columbia Southern University 5.0% |
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City Colleges of Chicago-Richard J Daley College 5.0% |
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Waukesha County Technical College 5.0% |
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Dutchess Community College 5.0% |
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State University of New York Westchester Community College 5.0% |
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Community College of Denver 5.0% |
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Bradley University 5.0% |
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State University of New York Empire State College 5.0% |
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Universal Technical Institute 5.0% |
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Montgomery County Community College 5.0% |
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Minnesota School of Business 5.0% |
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Majors | |
Business 25.9% |
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Computer Science 7.4% |
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Education 7.4% |
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Precision Metal Working 7.4% |
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Visual And Performing Arts 3.7% |
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Management 3.7% |
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Finance 3.7% |
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Environmental Science 3.7% |
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General Education, Specific Areas 3.7% |
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Public Health 3.7% |
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Computer Networking 3.7% |
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Computer Technical Support 3.7% |
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Computer Engineering 3.7% |
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Construction Management 3.7% |
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Electrical Engineering Technology 3.7% |
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Electrical/Electronics Maintenance And Repair Technology 3.7% |
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Masonry 3.7% |
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Photography 3.7% |
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Degrees | |
Other 48.1% |
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Associate 22.2% |
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Bachelors 18.5% |
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Masters 3.7% |
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Certificate 3.7% |
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Diploma 3.7% |
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